Responding to COVID-19
What’s Right for You
Restrictions on businesses have loosened, but COVID-19 is still a threat to health and safety. See the guidance below on how to protect employees and customers while operating your business.
CDC Decision Tree for Reopening
The Centers for Disease Control created a “decision tree” tool to assist business owners in making decisions regarding reopening restaurants and bars and workplaces in general.
Arkansas PPE Producers
The World Trade Center Arkansas is maintaining a list of Arkansas companies producing personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies, much needed in the fight against COVID-19. Businesses can request to join the list.
Health and Safety Guidance
The Arkansas Department of Health has provided COVID-19 guidelines for many types of businesses. See the department’s COVID-19 Health Guidances for your industry category.
For the latest from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, see the OSHACOVID-19 Safety and Health Topics Page. This page is being updated routinely.
COVID-19 Hazard Recognition – OSHA
Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting – CDC
Go to our Health & Safety COVID-19 Resources page for additional health and safety information.
Posters
Posting signs is a good way to communicate with customers about your COVID-19 measures.
Governor’s Briefings
Governor Asa Hutchinson is providing a daily COVID-19 update for media and the public.
Governor Hutchinson’s COVID-19 Media Briefings – YouTube Recordings and Live Feed
Tech Hub
Due to COVID-19, several technology companies are offering discounts and other opportunities to enable small businesses to work remotely.
On Instagram
If your Arkansas small business is open, we would like to highlight it on our Instagram page. Share a pic of your business with the hashtag #OpenforBusiness and tag ASBTDC.
Re-Opening Dates For Certain Industries
| Bars | May 26 |
| Restaurant Bars | May 19 |
| Large Indoor Venues | May 18 |
| Restaurants (Dine In) | May 11 |
| Dentists | May 11 |
| Barber Shops/Salons | May 6 |
| Gyms | May 4 |
Open for Business Tips
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The CDC’s #1 tip for protecting employees’ health
Actively encourage sick employees to stay home. Develop policies that encourage sick employees to stay at home without fear of reprisals, and ensure employees are aware of these policies.
ASBTDC Is Here to Help
Consulting
Want to talk over your options? We offer confidential, no-cost consulting.
Events
Interested in learning about business? See our calendar for upcoming programs.
Resources
Have a coronavirus-related question? See our COVID-19 Resources.
